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OMV AG — Interim / Quarterly Report 2020
Oct 29, 2020
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Table of Contents
| Directors' Report (condensed, unaudited) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group performance | 24 | |||
| Outlook | 8 | |||
| Business segments | 9 | |||
| Upstream | 9 | |||
| Downstream | 11 | |||
| Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (condensed, unaudited) | 13 | |||
| Declaration of the Management | ||||
| Further Information |
Disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements
This report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements usually may be identified by the use of terms such as "outlook," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "estimate," "goal," "plan," "intend," "may," "objective," "will," and similar terms or by their context. These forward-looking statements are based on beliefs and assumptions currently held by and information currently available to OMV. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will or may occur in the future and are outside the control of OMV. Consequently, the actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Therefore, recipients of this report are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Neither OMV nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of the forward-looking statements contained in this report. OMV disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, revised assumptions and expectations, and future developments and events. This report does not contain any recommendation or invitation to buy or sell securities in OMV.
OMV Group Report January–September and Q3 2020 Including Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as of September 30, 2020
Key Performance Indicators 1
Group
- ► Clean CCS Operating Result decreased by 67% to EUR 317 mn
- ► Clean CCS net income attributable to stockholders amounted to EUR 80 mn, clean CCS Earnings Per Share were EUR 0.24
- ► Cash flow from operating activities of EUR 791 mn
- ► Organic free cash flow before dividends of EUR 432 mn
- ► Clean CCS ROACE at 6%
- ► Lost-Time Injury Rate at 0.20
Upstream
- ► Production decreased to 444 kboe/d
- ► Production cost at USD 7.5/boe
Downstream
- ► OMV indicator refining margin declined to USD 0.9/bbl
- ► Natural gas sales volumes increased by 22% to 33.3 TWh
Key events
- ► On September 29: Results of OMV's Annual General Meeting
- ► On September 23: VERBUND acquires OMV's 51% stake in Gas Connect Austria
- ► On September 22: OMV refinery implements multiple energy-efficiency measures to reduce CO2
- ► On September 21: OMV revises oil price assumptions
- ► On September 9: Reinhard Florey reappointed as CFO of OMV
- ► On September 3: SapuraOMV announces Bakong first production from SK408 gas fields
- ► On August 25: OMV issues new hybrid notes with a total volume of EUR 1.25 billion in two tranches
- ► On July 30: OMV's industry association memberships in alignment with the Paris Agreement
- ► On July 29: OMV takes next steps towards reducing carbon footprint
Note: Figures in the following tables may not add up due to rounding differences. Differences between percentages are displayed as percentage points throughout the document. In the interest of a fluid style that is easy to read, non-gender-specific terms have been used in the OMV Group Report.
1 Figures reflect the Q3/20 period; all comparisons described relate to the same quarter in the previous year except where otherwise mentioned.
Directors' Report (condensed, unaudited)
Group performance
| Financial highlights | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) | |||||||
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | Δ% 1 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | Δ% | |
| 3,696 | 3,138 | 5,949 | (38) | Sales revenues 2 | 11,594 | 17,387 | (33) |
| 317 | 145 | 949 | (67) | Clean CCS Operating Result 3 | 1,162 | 2,755 | (58) |
| (24) | (152) | 449 | n.m. | Clean Operating Result Upstream 3 | (39) | 1,492 | n.m. |
| 335 | 309 | 490 | (32) | Clean CCS Operating Result Downstream 3 | 1,145 | 1,292 | (11) |
| (12) | (3) | (11) | (2) | Clean Operating Result Corporate and Other 3 | (30) | (36) | 17 |
| 18 | (9) | 21 | (13) | Consolidation: elimination of intersegmental profits | 86 | 7 | n.m. |
| 38 | 19 | 36 | 2 | Clean CCS Group tax rate in % | 32 | 36 | (4) |
| 160 | 124 | 593 | (73) | Clean CCS net income 3 | 704 | 1,702 | (59) |
| 80 | 65 | 457 | (83) | Clean CCS net income attributable to stockholders 3, 4 | 460 | 1,314 | (65) |
| 0.24 | 0.20 | 1.40 | (83) | Clean CCS EPS in EUR 3 | 1.41 | 4.02 | (65) |
| 317 | 145 | 949 | (67) | Clean CCS Operating Result 3 | 1,162 | 2,755 | (58) |
| (997) | (12) | (108) | n.m. | Special items 5 | (1,174) | (71) | n.m. |
| 72 | (70) | 64 | 13 | CCS effects: inventory holding gains/(losses) | (451) | 73 | n.m. |
| (607) | 63 | 905 | n.m. | Operating Result Group | (463) | 2,758 | n.m. |
| (1,044) | (237) | 382 | n.m. | Operating Result Upstream | (1,290) | 1,432 | n.m. |
| 444 | 342 | 518 | (14) | Operating Result Downstream | 768 | 1,398 | (45) |
| (12) | (5) | (16) | 29 | Operating Result Corporate and Other | (37) | (55) | 33 |
| 5 | (38) | 22 | (76) | Consolidation: elimination of intersegmental profits | 96 | (17) | n.m. |
| (59) | 8 | (29) | (100) | Net financial result | (128) | (82) | (56) |
| (666) | 70 | 875 | n.m. | Profit before tax | (591) | 2,675 | n.m. |
| 31 | 18 | 39 | (8) | Group tax rate in % | 21 | 37 | (16) |
| (458) | 58 | 535 | n.m. | Net income | (468) | 1,689 | n.m. |
| (487) | 24 | 425 | n.m. | Net income attributable to stockholders 4 | (622) | 1,323 | n.m. |
| (1.49) | 0.07 | 1.30 | n.m. | Earnings Per Share (EPS) in EUR | (1.90) | 4.05 | n.m. |
| 791 | 545 | 1,074 | (26) | Cash flow from operating activities | 2,457 | 3,075 | (20) |
| 368 | 111 | (1,520) | n.m. | Free cash flow before dividends | 960 | (925) | n.m. |
| 368 | (109) | (1,520) | n.m. | Free cash flow after dividends | 740 | (1,697) | n.m. |
| 432 | 120 | 594 | (27) | Organic free cash flow before dividends 6 | 1,147 | 1,741 | (34) |
| 1,830 | 3,401 | 3,865 | (53) | Net debt excluding leases | 1,830 | 3,865 | (53) |
| 2,853 | 4,416 | 4,903 | (42) | Net debt including leases | 2,853 | 4,903 | (42) |
| 11 | 21 | 23 | (12) | Gearing ratio excluding leases in % | 11 | 23 | (12) |
| 363 | 386 | 2,769 | (87) | Capital expenditure 7 | 1,218 | 4,144 | (71) |
| 363 | 372 | 609 | (40) | Organic capital expenditure 8 | 1,158 | 1,505 | (23) |
| 6 | 8 | 13 | (7) | Clean CCS ROACE in % 3 | 6 | 13 | (7) |
| 1 | 5 | 13 | (13) | ROACE in % | 1 | 13 | (13) |
| 19,228 | 19,434 | 20,083 | (4) | Employees | 19,228 | 20,083 | (4) |
| 0.20 | 0.12 | 0.39 | (49) | Lost-Time Injury Rate per 1 mn hours worked | 0.16 | 0.36 | (57) |
1Q3/20 compared to Q3/19
2 Sales revenues excluding petroleum excise tax
3 Adjusted for special items and CCS effects; further information can be found below the table "Special items and CCS effects"
4 After deducting net income attributable to hybrid capital owners and net income attributable to non-controlling interests
5 The disclosure of special items is considered appropriate in order to facilitate the analysis of the ordinary business performance. To reflect comparable figures, certain items affecting the result are added back or deducted. Special items from equity-accounted companies and temporary effects from commodity hedging for material transactions are included.
6 Organic free cash flow before dividends is cash flow from operating activities less cash flow from investing activities excluding disposals and material inorganic cash flow components (e.g., acquisitions).
7 Capital expenditure including acquisitions; notably the acquisition of a 15% stake in ADNOC Refining and Trading JV in the amount of USD 2.43 bn in Q3/19
8 Organic capital expenditure is defined as capital expenditure including capitalized Exploration and Appraisal expenditure and excluding acquisitions and contingent considerations.
Third quarter 2020 (Q3/20) compared to third quarter 2019 (Q3/19)
Consolidated sales revenues decreased by 38% to EUR 3,696 mn due to the overall lower global commodity price environment and fallen liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes. The clean CCS Operating Result declined by 67% from EUR 949 mn to EUR 317 mn, primarily due to lower prices and reduced demand. The contribution of Upstream was EUR (24) mn (Q3/19: EUR 449 mn). In Downstream, the clean CCS Operating Result amounted to EUR 335 mn (Q3/19: EUR 490 mn). The consolidation line was EUR 18 mn in Q3/20 (Q3/19: EUR 21 mn). OMV Petrom's contribution to the Group's clean CCS Operating Result totaled EUR 118 mn (Q3/19: EUR 262 mn).
During Q3/20, OMV revised its Brent oil price planning assumptions to reflect a faster paced energy transition. This resulted in net impairments of tangible and intangible assets which, adjusted for tax effects, had an overall EUR (594) mn negative impact on OMV Group's net result of the third quarter.
The clean CCS Group tax rate was 38% (Q3/19: 36%). This was the result, among other factors, of a higher Downstream tax rate due to a lower result from the major at-equity accounted investments. The clean CCS net income weakened to EUR 160 mn (Q3/19: EUR 593 mn). The clean CCS net income attributable to stockholders was EUR 80 mn (Q3/19: EUR 457 mn). Clean CCS Earnings Per Share came in at EUR 0.24 (Q3/19: EUR 1.40).
Net special items of EUR (997) mn were recorded in Q3/20 (Q3/19: EUR (108) mn), which were mainly related to the impairments triggered by OMV's revision of its long-term Brent crude oil price planning assumptions. CCS effects of EUR 72 mn were recognized in Q3/20. The OMV Group's reported Operating Result fell to EUR (607) mn (Q3/19: EUR 905 mn). OMV Petrom's contribution to the Group's reported Operating Result declined to EUR (10) mn (Q3/19: EUR 201 mn).
The net financial result amounted to EUR (59) mn (Q3/19: EUR (29) mn) and was impacted mainly by negative FX effects. With a Group tax rate of 31% (Q3/19: 39%) net income amounted to EUR (458) mn (Q3/19: EUR 535 mn).The net income attributable to stockholders declined sharply to EUR (487) mn (Q3/19: EUR 425 mn). Earnings Per Share amounted to EUR (1.49) (Q3/19: EUR 1.30).
As of September 30, 2020, the net debt excluding leases amounted to EUR 1,830 mn compared to EUR 3,865 mn on September 30, 2019, mainly due to a higher cash balance following the issuance of hybrid bonds. As of September 30, 2020, the gearing ratio excluding leases stood at 11% (September 30, 2019: 23%).
Total capital expenditure came in at EUR 363 mn (Q3/19: EUR 2,769 mn). In Q3/19, total capital expenditure was mainly related to the acquisition of a 15% stake in ADNOC Refining and Trading Joint Venture in the amount of USD 2.43 bn. In Q3/20, organic capital expenditure decreased by 40% to EUR 363 mn (Q3/19: EUR 609 mn).
| Special items and CCS effect | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In EUR mn | |||||||
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | Δ% 1 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | Δ% | |
| 317 | 145 | 949 | (67) | Clean CCS Operating Result 2 | 1,162 | 2,755 | (58) |
| (997) | (12) | (108) | n.m. | Special items | (1,174) | (71) | n.m. |
| (33) | (3) | (15) | (120) | thereof personnel restructuring | (39) | (29) | (31) |
| (914) | (52) | (13) | n.m. | thereof unscheduled depreciation | (1,084) | (14) | n.m. |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | n.m. | thereof asset disposals | 6 | 13 | (53) |
| (53) | 40 | (81) | 35 | thereof other | (57) | (40) | (43) |
| 72 | (70) | 64 | 13 | CCS effects: inventory holding gains/(losses) | (451) | 73 | n.m. |
| (607) | 63 | 905 | n.m. | Operating Result Group | (463) | 2,758 | n.m. |
1Q3/20 compared to Q3/19
2 Adjusted for special items and CCS effects
The disclosure of special items is considered appropriate in order to facilitate the analysis of the ordinary business performance. To reflect comparable figures, certain items affecting the result are added back or deducted. These items can be divided into four subcategories: personnel restructuring, unscheduled depreciation and write-ups, asset disposals, and other.
Furthermore, to enable effective performance management in an environment of volatile prices and comparability with peers, the Current Cost of Supply (CCS) effect is eliminated from the accounting result. The CCS effect, also called inventory holding gains and losses, is the difference between the cost of sales calculated using the current cost of supply and the cost of sales calculated using the weighted average method after adjusting for any changes in valuation allowances. In volatile energy markets, measurement of the costs of petroleum products sold based on historical values (e.g., weighted average cost) can have distorting effects on reported results. This performance measurement enhances the transparency of results and is commonly used in the oil industry. OMV, therefore, publishes this measurement in addition to the Operating Result determined according to IFRS.
Cash flow Summarized cash flow statement
| In EUR mn | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | Δ% 1 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | Δ% | |
| 687 | 431 | 1,067 | (36) | Sources of funds | 1,956 | 3,302 | (41) |
| 791 | 545 | 1,074 | (26) | Cash flow from operating activities | 2,457 | 3,075 | (20) |
| (423) | (434) | (2,594) | 84 | Cash flow from investing activities | (1,498) | (4,000) | 63 |
| 368 | 111 | (1,520) | n.m. | Free cash flow | 960 | (925) | n.m. |
| 1,158 | 2,945 | 991 | 17 | Cash flow from financing activities | 3,497 | 65 | n.m. |
| (24) | 0 | (4) | n.m. | Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
(61) | (9) | n.m. |
| 1,502 | 3,056 | (533) | n.m. | Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents |
4,396 | (869) | n.m. |
| 5,832 | 2,776 | 3,691 | 58 | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 2,938 | 4,026 | (27) |
| 7,334 | 5,832 | 3,157 | 132 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 7,334 | 3,157 | 132 |
| 3 | 2 | — | n.a. | thereof cash disclosed within assets held for sale | 3 | — | n.a. |
| 7,331 | 5,830 | 3,157 | 132 | Cash and cash equivalents presented in the consolidated statement of financial position |
7,331 | 3,157 | 132 |
| 368 | (109) | (1,520) | n.m. | Free cash flow after dividends | 740 | (1,697) | n.m. |
| 432 | 120 | 594 | (27) | Organic free cash flow before dividends 2 | 1,147 | 1,741 | (34) |
1 Q3/20 compared to Q3/19
2 Organic free cash flow before dividends is cash flow from operating activities less cash flow from investing activities excluding disposals and material inorganic cash flow components (e.g., acquisitions).
Third quarter 2020 (Q3/20) compared to third quarter 2019 (Q3/19)
In Q3/20, sources of funds decreased to EUR 687 mn (Q3/19: EUR 1,067 mn) due to the significant impact of a worsened market environment. Net working capital effects generated a cash inflow of EUR 104 mn, compared to EUR 7 mn in Q3/19. As a result, cash flow from operating activities amounted to EUR 791 mn in Q3/20 (Q3/19: EUR 1,074 mn).
Cash flow from investing activities showed an outflow of EUR (423) mn compared to EUR (2,594) mn in Q3/19. The deviation is mainly attributable to the acquisition of a 15% stake in the ADNOC Refining business resulting in a cash outflow of EUR (2,104) mn in Q3/19.
Free cash flow amounted to EUR 368 mn (Q3/19: EUR (1,520) mn).
Cash flow from financing activities recorded an inflow of EUR 1,158 mn compared to EUR 991 mn in Q3/19. While Q3/20 contained the issuance of hybrid bonds with a nominal value of EUR 1.25 bn, in Q3/19 two bonds totaling a nominal value of EUR 1 bn were issued.
Free cash flow after dividends increased to EUR 368 mn in Q3/20 (Q3/19: EUR (1,520) mn).
Organic free cash flow before dividends decreased to EUR 432 mn (Q3/19: EUR 594 mn).
Risk management
As an international oil and gas company with operations extending from hydrocarbon exploration and production through to trading and marketing of mineral oil products and natural gas, OMV is exposed to a variety of risks, including market risks, financial risks, operational risks, and strategic risks. A detailed description of risks and risk management activities can be found in the 2019 Annual Report (pages 80–82).
The main uncertainties that can influence the OMV Group's performance are the commodity price risk, FX risk, operational risks, and also political and regulatory risks. The commodity price risk is monitored constantly, and appropriate protective measures with respect to cash flow are taken, if required. The inherent exposure to safety and environmental risks is monitored through HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) and risk management programs, which have a clear commitment to keeping OMV's risks in line with industry standards.
The global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a major impact on the global economic development. While oil prices increased slightly during the second quarter following supply reductions, they still remain significantly volatile. Recent increases in COVID-19 cases around the world could lead to delays in the assumed demand recovery, following the response of governments and citizens. Thus, the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the extent and duration of the economic impact cannot be reliably estimated from today's perspective. However, OMV is closely monitoring the development and regularly evaluating the impact on the Group's cash flow and liquidity position. OMV is responding to the situation with targeted measures to safeguard the Company's economic stability and the secure supply of energy. The health and wellbeing of every employee is the top
OMV Group Report January–September and Q3 2020
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priority. At the same time, OMV is implementing targeted measures to safeguard the Company's financial strength, namely reduction of investments, cost cutting, and postponing acquisition projects.
From today's perspective, we assume that based on the measures listed above, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern is not impacted.
More information on current risks can be found in the Outlook section of the Directors' Report.
Transactions with related parties
Please refer to the selected explanatory notes of the consolidated interim financial statements for disclosures on significant transactions with related parties.
Outlook
Market environment
► For the year 2020, OMV expects the average Brent crude oil price to be at USD 40/bbl (2019: USD 64/bbl). In 2020, the average realized gas price is anticipated to be lower than EUR 10/MWh (2019: EUR 11.9/MWh).
Group
► In 2020, organic CAPEX is projected to come in at around EUR 1.7 bn (2019: EUR 2.3 bn). 1
Upstream
- ► OMV expects total production to be between 450 kboe/d and 470 kboe/d in 2020 (2019: 487 kboe/d) depending on the security situation in Libya and imposed production cuts by governments.
- ► Organic CAPEX for Upstream is anticipated to come in at EUR 1.1 bn in 2020 (2019: EUR 1.6 bn). 1
- ► In 2020, Exploration and Appraisal (E&A) expenditure is expected to be at EUR 250 mn (2019: EUR 360 mn).
Downstream
- ► The OMV indicator refining margin is expected to be around USD 2.5/bbl (previous forecast: around USD 3/bbl; 2019: USD 4.4/bbl).
- ► Petrochemical margins are anticipated to be slightly below the previous year's level (2019: EUR 433/t).
- ► Total refined product sales in 2020 are forecast to be lower compared to 2019 (2019: 20.9 mn t). In OMV's markets, retail margins are predicted to be higher than in 2019, and commercial margins are predicted to be at the prior-year level.
- ► The utilization rate of the European refineries is expected to be around 85% (2019: 97%). In 2020, there is no major turnaround planned for our refineries in Europe.
- ► Natural gas sales volumes in 2020 are projected to be substantially above those in 2019 (2019: 137 TWh).
1 Organic capital expenditure is defined as capital expenditure including capitalized Exploration and Appraisal expenditure and excluding acquisitions and contingent considerations.
Business segments
Upstream
| In EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | Δ% 1 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | Δ% | |
| 315 | 207 | 892 | (65) | Clean Operating Result before depreciation and amortization, | 1,109 | 2,825 | (61) |
| impairments and write-ups | |||||||
| (24) | (152) | 449 | n.m. | Clean Operating Result | (39) | 1,492 | n.m. |
| (1,020) | (85) | (67) | n.m. | Special items | (1,251) | (60) | n.m. |
| (1,044) | (237) | 382 | n.m. | Operating Result | (1,290) | 1,432 | n.m. |
| 204 | 251 | 448 | (54) | Capital expenditure 2 | 789 | 1,581 | (50) |
| 26 | 50 | 78 | (66) | Exploration expenditure | 188 | 240 | (22) |
| 650 | 83 | 39 | n.m. | Exploration expenses 3 | 852 | 157 | n.m. |
| 7.50 | 6.21 | 6.33 | 18 | Production cost in USD/boe | 6.70 | 6.69 | 0 |
| Key Performance Indicators | |||||||
| 444 | 464 | 480 | (7) | Total hydrocarbon production in kboe/d | 460 | 481 | (4) |
| 165 | 177 | 211 | (22) | thereof oil and NGL production in kboe/d | 175 | 207 | (15) |
| 279 | 287 | 269 | 4 | thereof natural gas production in kboe/d | 285 | 275 | 4 |
| 15.2 | 16.1 | 19.4 | (22) | Crude oil and NGL production in mn bbl | 47.9 | 56.4 | (15) |
| 150.0 | 152.5 | 144.2 | 4 | Natural gas production in bcf | 456.1 | 436.9 | 4 |
| 422 | 434 | 466 | (9) | Total hydrocarbon sales volumes in kboe/d | 434 | 459 | (6) |
| 165 | 173 | 221 | (26) | thereof oil and NGL sales volumes in kboe/d | 173 | 210 | (18) |
| 258 | 261 | 244 | 5 | thereof natural gas sales volumes in kboe/d | 261 | 249 | 5 |
| 42.94 | 29.56 | 62.00 | (31) | Average Brent price in USD/bbl | 41.06 | 64.59 | (36) |
| 37.35 | 25.64 | 58.98 | (37) | Average realized crude price in USD/bbl 4 | 36.62 | 61.89 | (41) |
| 2.64 | 2.77 | 3.63 | (27) | Average realized gas price in USD/1,000 cf 4 | 3.04 | 4.17 | (27) |
| 7.27 | 8.23 | 10.70 | (32) | Average realized gas price in EUR/MWh 4, 5 | 8.84 | 12.14 | (27) |
| 1.169 | 1.101 | 1.112 | 5 | Average EUR-USD exchange rate | 1.125 | 1.124 | 0 |
1 Q3/20 compared to Q3/19
2 In 9m/19, capital expenditure including acquisitions in particular included a payment in the amount of USD 540 mn for a 50% interest in the newly formed company SapuraOMV.
3 Exploration expenses include an impairment of intangible assets (recognized as special items in the operating result).
4 Average realized prices include hedging effects.
5 The average realized gas price is converted to MWh using a standardized calorific value across the portfolio of 10.8 MWh for 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas.
Third quarter 2020 (Q3/20) compared to third quarter 2019 (Q3/19)
- ► The clean Operating Result declined sharply to EUR (24) mn because of substantially lower oil and gas prices.
- ► Production fell by 36 kboe/d to 444 kboe/d, mainly as a result of the shutdown in Libya.
- ► Production cost grew to USD 7.5/boe due to lower production volumes
In Q3/20, the clean Operating Result declined sharply from EUR 449 mn to EUR (24) mn. A very challenging market environment and weaker operational performance weighed on the result. Net market effects had a negative impact of EUR (398) mn, mainly a consequence of materially lower average realized oil and gas prices and adverse FX effects. Operational performance lowered returns by EUR (163) mn, as there were no liftings from Libya in Q3/20 due to the force majeure situation. These reductions were partially offset by lower E&A expenses, particularly in Romania and Austria, and higher sales volumes in Malaysia. A positive impact also came from depreciation, which was EUR (87) mn lower, as a result of less production and a reduced asset base due to impairments. In Q3/20, OMV Petrom contributed EUR (11) mn to the clean Operating Result (Q3/19: EUR 115 mn).
In Q3/20, net special items amounted to EUR (1,020) mn (Q3/19: EUR (67) mn), which were mainly related to the impairments triggered by OMV's revision of its long-term Brent crude oil price planning assumptions. The Operating Result decreased strongly to EUR (1,044) mn (Q3/19: EUR 382 mn).
Production cost excluding royalties increased by 18% year-over-year to USD 7.5/boe. While lower production is one key reason for the increase, the cost of ramping up production in Malaysia and higher production costs in the United Arab Emirates are others. OMV Petrom's production cost amounted to USD 11.2/boe.
Total hydrocarbon production decreased by 36 kboe/d to 444 kboe/d. Force majeure in Libya, lower natural gas demand in New Zealand and natural decline in Romania were to some extent counterbalanced by higher output in Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates. OMV Petrom's total production was down by 9 kboe/d at 141 kboe/d, mostly because of natural decline. Total hydrocarbon sales volumes declined to 422 kboe/d (Q3/19: 466 kboe/d) as there were no liftings in Libya. This was partially offset by higher sales volumes in Malaysia.
After a highly volatile Q2/20, the Brent oil price benchmark embarked on a more stable path of recovery during the first two months of Q3/20, occasionally exceeding USD 45/bbl in August. With the growth of global COVID-19 infections restarting in September, insecurity about the further spread of the pandemic and its effects on the global economy and on oil demand impacted investor confidence. Volatility thus came back to the oil price development, which closed the quarter in the low forties. Overall, the average Brent price recovered visibly by 45% over the quarter, to USD 42.9/bbl. In a yearly comparison however, the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing producer price war still exerted a strong negative pressure on the oil price development. This is why the Group's average realized crude price declined by 37% year-over-year. Concerning natural gas, demand in Europe gradually recovered to the previous year's level during the course of the quarter, apart from the usual seasonal effects. Consumption had degraded during Q2 on the back of the economic slowdown and widespread restrictions. Starting in late June, the easing of lockdowns and increased economic activity raised consumption, and by August it had almost reached the level of a year earlier. The recovery was supported by substantially lower prices, which improved the competitiveness of gas-fired power generation versus coal. The industrial sector also showed a positive trend, and demand almost improved to the prior-year level. Despite this recent recovery, natural gas prices still remain on a much lower level than a year ago, a consequence of the weak economic environment. In total, OMV's average realized gas price in USD/1,000 cf declined by 27% over the year.
Capital expenditure including capitalized E&A decreased significantly as a result of cost saving measures and reduced activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, from EUR 448 mn to EUR 204 mn in Q3/20. In Q3/20, organic capital expenditure was primarily directed at projects in Romania, Norway, the United Arab Emirates, and New Zealand. Exploration expenditure declined by 66% to EUR 26 mn in Q3/20 and was mainly related to activities in Norway and Romania.
Downstream
| Δ% 1 Q3/20 Q2/20 Q3/19 9m/20 9m/19 Δ% 454 433 628 (28) Clean CCS Operating Result before depreciation and amortization, 1,520 1,697 (10) impairments and write-ups 2 Clean CCS Operating Result 2 335 309 490 (32) 1,145 1,292 (11) 47 41 59 (20) thereof petrochemicals 181 206 (12) 59 24 75 (21) thereof Borealis 137 264 (48) (49) (18) (10) n.m. thereof ADNOC Refining & Trading (74) (10) n.m. 78 89 28 178 thereof gas 258 110 135 23 75 (36) n.m. Special items 84 8 n.m. 85 (41) 63 35 CCS effects: inventory holding gains/(losses) (461) 98 n.m. 444 342 518 (14) Operating Result 768 1,398 (45) Capital expenditure 3 155 128 2,281 (93) 411 2,503 (84) Key Performance Indicators OMV indicator refining margin in USD/bbl 4 0.87 2.26 5.46 (84) 2.69 4.25 (37) Ethylene/propylene net margin in EUR/t 4, 5 375 393 441 (15) 409 456 (10) 90 79 96 (6) Utilization rate refineries in % 87 96 (9) 4.68 4.16 5.60 (16) Total refined product sales in mn t 13.44 15.76 (15) 1.75 1.23 1.81 (3) thereof retail sales volumes in mn t 4.41 4.90 (10) 0.58 0.57 0.56 4 thereof petrochemicals in mn t 1.76 1.75 1 |
In EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.27 | 32.32 | 27.17 | 22 | Natural gas sales volumes in TWh | 113.62 | 92.00 | 24 |
Note: As of Q1/20, the reporting structure of the Downstream Business Segment was restructured to comprehensively reflect the operations of the Downstream business. For comparison only, figures of previous periods are presented in the same structure.
1 Q3/20 compared to Q3/19
2 Adjusted for special items and CCS effects; further information can be found below the table "Special items and CCS effects"
3 Capital expenditure including acquisitions; notably the acquisition of a 15% stake in ADNOC Refining and Trading JV in the amount of USD 2.43 bn in Q3/19
4 Actual refining and petrochemical margins realized by OMV may vary from the OMV indicator refining margin, the ethylene/propylene net margin, and the market margins due to factors including different crude oil slate, product yield, operating conditions, or feedstock.
5 Calculated based on West European Contract Prices (WECP) with naphtha as feedstock
Third quarter 2020 (Q3/20) compared to third quarter 2019 (Q3/19)
- ► The COVID-19 pandemic led to a challenging market environment, negatively impacting refining margins and refined product sales.
- ► A positive impact from margin hedges, a stronger performance of the gas business and a resilient retail business suppo rted the result.
The clean CCS Operating Result decreased by 32% to EUR 335 mn (Q3/19: EUR 490 mn) as effects of the COVID-19 pandemic weighed on demand and refining margins. Hedging contracts and a stronger contribution from the gas and the retail businesses helped absorb some of the adverse market effects. OMV Petrom's input to the clean CCS Operating Result of Downstream amounted to EUR 118 mn (Q3/19: EUR 138 mn).
The OMV indicator refining margin weakened by 84% to USD 0.9/bbl (Q3/19: USD 5.5/bbl), mainly a consequence of the persistently weak macro environment and high inventories. Substantially lower middle distillate and lower gasoline cracks dragged down the refining margin. Lower feedstock cost and higher fuel oil and naphtha cracks could only slightly offset this effect. In Q3/20, the utilization rate of the refineries was at a resilient level of 90% (Q3/19: 96%). At 4.7mn t, total refined product sales volumes went down by 16% in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was mainly attributable to commercial sales volumes; in particular, the demand for jet fuel declined. Sales volumes in retail decreased only slightly, and better margins were able to more than offset the adverse volume effects.
The contribution of the petrochemicals business declined to EUR 47 mn (Q3/19: EUR 59 mn) due to lower margins. While the ethylene/propylene net margin decreased by 15%, the benzene and butadiene spreads contracted sharply. The decline in margins could not be fully offset by increased petrochemical sales volumes and an increased operational performance benefiting from lower cost of the feedstock mix.
The contribution of Borealis decreased by EUR 16 mn to EUR 59 mn (Q3/19: EUR 75 mn). This was the result of weaker integrated polyolefin margins, a less favorable fertilizer market environment and a weaker contribution from Borouge, which were partially offset by positive inventory effects and slightly increased sales volumes. Polyolefin sales volumes improved slightly following rising demand from healthcare and packaging. The performance of Borouge was impacted by weaker market conditions in Asia.
OMV Group Report January–September and Q3 2020
October 29, 2020
The contribution of ADNOC Refining & Trading declined by EUR 40 mn to EUR (49) mn (Q3/19: EUR (10) mn). This was mainly attributable to an adverse market environment, which led to lower margins and utilization rates. The Trading JV is currently in the final set-up phase.
The contribution of the gas business more than doubled to EUR 78 mn (Q3/19: EUR 28 mn), mainly as a consequence of the stronger performance of the power and storage businesses as well as lower depreciation. Gas Connect Austria is reclassified as an asset held for sale. The power business in Romania provided strong support thanks to favorable forward contracts. Natural gas sales volumes rose significantly from 27.2 TWh to 33.3 TWh on account of higher sales volumes in Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary and Austria, and were slightly offset by lower sales in Romania.
Net special items amounted to EUR 23 mn (Q3/19: EUR (36) mn) and were mainly related to a write-up of the Brazi power plant, partially offset by unrealized commodity derivatives. In Q3/200, CCS effects of EUR 85 mn were mainly a consequence of an increasing price level in the quarter. As a result, the Operating Result of Downstream decreased to EUR 444 mn compared to EUR 518 mn in Q3/19.
Capital expenditure in Downstream amounted to EUR 155 mn (Q3/19: EUR 2,281 mn). In Q3/19 capital expenditure was mainly related to the acquisition of a 15% stake in ADNOC Refining and Trading Joint Venture in the amount of USD 2.43 bn. In Q3/20, organic capital expenditure was predominantly related to investments in the European refineries and in the retail business.
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (condensed, unaudited)
Income statement (unaudited)
| In EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | |
| 3,696 | 3,138 | 5,949 | Sales revenues | 11,594 | 17,387 |
| 296 | 120 | 32 | Other operating income | 618 | 243 |
| 42 | (22) | 68 | Net income from equity-accounted investments | (24) | 297 |
| 59 | 23 | 75 | thereof Borealis | 136 | 264 |
| 4,034 | 3,236 | 6,048 | Total revenues and other income | 12,188 | 17,927 |
| (1,987) | (1,625) | (3,370) | Purchases (net of inventory variation) | (6,574) | (10,019) |
| (432) | (402) | (463) | Production and operating expenses | (1,272) | (1,269) |
| (67) | (72) | (114) | Production and similar taxes | (251) | (363) |
| (950) | (492) | (587) | Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (2,075) | (1,713) |
| (456) | (424) | (483) | Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses | (1,350) | (1,416) |
| (650) | (83) | (38) | Exploration expenses | (852) | (156) |
| (98) | (75) | (87) | Other operating expenses | (277) | (235) |
| (607) | 63 | 905 | Operating Result | (463) | 2,758 |
| 2 | 17 | 0 | Dividend income | 19 | 4 |
| 40 | 54 | 38 | Interest income | 128 | 130 |
| (71) | (63) | (78) | Interest expenses | (209) | (231) |
| (30) | 0 | 11 | Other financial income and expenses | (66) | 15 |
| (59) | 8 | (29) | Net financial result | (128) | (82) |
| (666) | 70 | 875 | Profit before tax | (591) | 2,675 |
| 208 | (13) | (340) | Taxes on income | 123 | (986) |
| (458) | 58 | 535 | Net income for the period | (468) | 1,689 |
| (487) | 24 | 425 | thereof attributable to stockholders of the parent | (622) | 1,323 |
| 21 | 19 | 19 | thereof attributable to hybrid capital owners | 59 | 56 |
| 8 | 15 | 91 | thereof attributable to non-controlling interests | 95 | 310 |
| (1.49) | 0.07 | 1.30 | Basic Earnings Per Share in EUR | (1.90) | 4.05 |
| (1.49) | 0.07 | 1.30 | Diluted Earnings Per Share in EUR | (1.90) | 4.05 |
Statement of comprehensive income (condensed, unaudited)
| In EUR mn | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | |
| (458) | 58 | 535 | Net income for the period | (468) | 1,689 |
| (434) | (8) | 204 | Exchange differences from translation of foreign operations | (779) | 270 |
| (86) | (196) | (22) | Gains/(losses) on hedges | 91 | (81) |
| (56) | (12) | 25 | Share of other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investments | (74) | 15 |
| Total of items that may be reclassified ("recycled") subsequently to | |||||
| (576) | (215) | 208 | the income statement | (762) | 204 |
| (43) | (56) | (55) | Remeasurement gains/(losses) on defined benefit plans | 0 | (137) |
| Gains/(losses) on hedges that are subsequently transferred to the | |||||
| (94) | (28) | 20 | carrying amount of the hedged item | (122) | 87 |
| 0 | (8) | (10) | Share of other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investments | (9) | (17) |
| Total of items that will not be reclassified ("recycled") subsequently | |||||
| (137) | (92) | (44) | to the income statement | (131) | (66) |
| Income taxes relating to items that may be reclassified ("recycled") | |||||
| 21 | 44 | 10 | subsequently to the income statement | (19) | 25 |
| Income taxes relating to items that will not be reclassified ("recycled") | |||||
| 27 | 14 | 0 | subsequently to the income statement | 29 | (5) |
| Total income taxes relating to components of other comprehensive | |||||
| 48 | 59 | 10 | income | 10 | 20 |
| (665) | (249) | 174 | Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax | (883) | 158 |
| (1,123) | (191) | 709 | Total comprehensive income for the period | (1,352) | 1,847 |
| (1,114) | (200) | 598 | thereof attributable to stockholders of the parent | (1,441) | 1,526 |
| 21 | 19 | 19 | thereof attributable to hybrid capital owners | 59 | 56 |
| (30) | (9) | 92 | thereof attributable to non-controlling interests | 30 | 265 |
Statement of financial position (unaudited)
| In EUR mn | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
| Assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 3,074 | 4,163 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 14,376 | 16,479 |
| Equity-accounted investments | 4,724 | 5,151 |
| Other financial assets | 2,760 | 2,414 |
| Other assets | 55 | 56 |
| Deferred taxes | 763 | 686 |
| Non-current assets | 25,752 | 28,950 |
| Inventories | 1,485 | 1,845 |
| Trade receivables | 1,840 | 3,042 |
| Other financial assets | 3,171 | 3,121 |
| Income tax receivables | 31 | 11 |
| Other assets | 263 | 297 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,331 | 2,931 |
| Current assets | 14,121 | 11,248 |
| Assets held for sale | 1,205 | 177 |
| Total assets | 41,078 | 40,375 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Share capital | 327 | 327 |
| Hybrid capital | 3,228 | 1,987 |
| Reserves | 8,771 | 10,698 |
| Equity of stockholders of the parent | 12,327 | 13,012 |
| Non-controlling interests | 3,676 | 3,851 |
| Equity | 16,002 | 16,863 |
| Provisions for pensions and similar obligations | 1,033 | 1,111 |
| Bonds | 8,192 | 5,262 |
| Lease liabilities | 789 | 934 |
| Other interest-bearing debts | 102 | 620 |
| Provisions for decommissioning and restoration obligations | 3,596 | 3,872 |
| Other provisions | 577 | 572 |
| Other financial liabilities | 502 | 301 |
| Other liabilities | 138 | 157 |
| Deferred taxes | 872 | 1,132 |
| Non-current liabilities | 15,802 | 13,961 |
| Trade payables | 2,570 | 4,155 |
| Bonds | 360 | 540 |
| Lease liabilities | 102 | 120 |
| Other interest-bearing debts | 362 | 148 |
| Income tax liabilities | 183 | 332 |
| Provisions for decommissioning and restoration obligations | 104 | 87 |
| Other provisions | 378 | 293 |
| Other financial liabilities | 3,691 | 2,818 |
| Other liabilities | 886 | 903 |
| Current liabilities | 8,636 | 9,395 |
| Liabilities associated with assets held for sale | 638 | 156 |
Total equity and liabilities 41,078 40,375
Statement of changes in equity (condensed, unaudited)
In EUR mn
| Share capital |
Capital reserves |
Hybrid capital |
Revenue reserves |
Other reserves 1 |
Treasury shares |
Equity of stockhol ders of the parent |
Non controlling interests |
Total equity |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2020 | 327 | 1,506 | 1,987 | 9,832 | (635) | (4) | 13,012 | 3,851 | 16,863 |
| Net income for the period | — | — | — | (563) | — | — | (563) | 95 | (468) |
| Other comprehensive income for the period |
— | — | — | 1 | (820) | — | (819) | (65) | (883) |
| Total comprehensive | — | — | — | (562) | (820) | — | (1,382) | 30 | (1,352) |
| income for the period | |||||||||
| Capital increase | — | — | 1,241 | — | — | — | 1,241 | — | 1,241 |
| Dividend distribution and | |||||||||
| hybrid coupon | — | — | — | (587) | — | — | (587) | (209) | (796) |
| Disposal of treasury shares | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 |
| Share-based payments | — | (3) | — | — | — | — | (3) | — | (3) |
| Increase/(decrease) in non | |||||||||
| controlling interests | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | (5) | — |
| Reclassification of cash flow | |||||||||
| hedges to balance sheet | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | 36 | 8 | 44 |
| September 30, 2020 | 327 | 1,506 | 3,228 | 8,688 | (1,419) | (3) | 12,327 | 3,676 | 16,002 |
1 "Other reserves" contain exchange differences from the translation of foreign operations, unrealized gains and losses from hedges, and the share of other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investments.
| January 1, 2019 | Share capital 327 |
Capital reserves 1,511 |
Hybrid capital 1,987 |
Revenue reserves 8,830 |
Other reserves 1 (744) |
Treasury shares (6) |
Equity of stockhol ders of the parent 11,905 |
Non controlling interests 3,436 |
Total equity 15,342 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period | — | — | — | 1,379 | — | — | 1,379 | 310 | 1,689 |
| Other comprehensive income | |||||||||
| for the period | — | — | — | (128) | 331 | — | 203 | (45) | 158 |
| Total comprehensive | |||||||||
| income for the period | — | — | — | 1,251 | 331 | — | 1,582 | 265 | 1,847 |
| Dividend distribution and hybrid coupon |
— | — | — | (586) | — | — | (586) | (188) | (775) |
| Disposal of treasury shares | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 5 |
| Share-based payments Increase/(decrease) in non |
— | (10) | — | — | — | — | (10) | — | (10) |
| controlling interests Reclassification of cash flow |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 299 | 299 |
| hedges to balance sheet | — | — | — | — | (39) | — | (39) | 0 | (39) |
| September 30, 2019 | 327 | 1,504 | 1,987 | 9,495 | (452) | (4) | 12,857 | 3,811 | 16,668 |
1 "Other reserves" contain exchange differences from the translation of foreign operations, unrealized gains and losses from hedges, and the share of other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investments.
Summarized statement of cash flows (condensed, unaudited)
| In EUR mn | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | |
| (458) | 58 | 535 | Net income for the period | (468) | 1,689 |
| 1,381 | 545 | 603 | Depreciation, amortization and impairments including write-ups | 2,637 | 1,780 |
| (258) | 81 | 8 | Deferred taxes | (257) | 65 |
| (2) | (2) | — | Losses/(gains) on the disposal of non-current assets | (5) | (14) |
| 57 | 61 | 64 | Net change in provisions | 126 | 7 |
| (34) | (311) | (143) | Other adjustments | (77) | (226) |
| 687 | 431 | 1,067 | Sources of funds | 1,956 | 3,302 |
| (91) | 69 | (200) | (Increase)/decrease in inventories | 338 | (266) |
| 186 | 382 | (18) | (Increase)/decrease in receivables | 902 | 357 |
| 9 | (338) | 226 | (Decrease)/increase in liabilities | (738) | (318) |
| 791 | 545 | 1,074 | Cash flow from operating activities | 2,457 | 3,075 |
| Investments | |||||
| (388) | (424) | (542) | Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | (1,396) | (1,553) |
| (24) | (18) | (2,105) | Investments, loans and other financial assets | (98) | (2,207) |
| (51) | — | — | Acquisitions of subsidiaries and businesses net of cash acquired | (65) | (460) |
| Disposals | |||||
| 40 | 9 | 54 | Proceeds in relation to non-current assets | 62 | 185 |
| Proceeds from the sale of subsidiaries and businesses, net of cash | |||||
| — | — | (1) | disposed | — | 36 |
| (423) | (434) | (2,594) | Cash flow from investing activities | (1,498) | (4,000) |
| (81) | 3,203 | 976 | (Decrease)/increase in long-term borrowings | 2,564 | 886 |
| (3) | (39) | 16 | (Decrease)/increase in short-term borrowings | (89) | (49) |
| — | (220) | — | Dividends paid | (220) | (772) |
| 1,241 | — | — | Hybrid bond | 1,241 | — |
| 1,158 | 2,945 | 991 | Cash flow from financing activities | 3,497 | 65 |
| (24) | — | (4) | Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (61) | (9) |
| 1,502 | 3,056 | (533) | Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | 4,396 | (869) |
| 5,832 | 2,776 | 3,691 | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 2,938 | 4,026 |
| 7,334 | 5,832 | 3,157 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 7,334 | 3,157 |
| 3 | 2 | — | thereof cash disclosed within assets held for sale | 3 | — |
| Cash and cash equivalents presented in the consolidated | |||||
| 7,331 | 5,830 | 3,157 | statement of financial position | 7,331 | 3,157 |
| 368 | 111 | (1,520) | Free cash flow | 960 | (925) |
| 368 | (109) | (1,520) | Free cash flow after dividends | 740 | (1,697) |
Selected notes to the consolidated interim financial statements
Legal principles
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Statements."
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements as of December 31, 2019.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for 9m/20 are unaudited, and an external review by an auditor was not performed.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for 9m/20 have been prepared in million EUR (EUR mn, EUR 1,000,000). Accordingly, there may be rounding differences.
In addition to the consolidated interim financial statements, further information on main items affecting the consolidated interim financial statements as of September 30, 2020, is given as part of the description of OMV's business segments in the Directors' Report.
Accounting policies
The accounting policies in effect on December 31, 2019, remain largely unchanged. The amendments effective since January 1, 2020, did not have a material effect on the Group's interim financial statements.
Changes in the consolidated Group
Compared with the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019, the consolidated Group changed as follows:
| Changes in consolidated Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of company | Registered office | Type of change 1 | Effective date |
| Downstream | |||
| OMV Deutschland Marketing & Trading GmbH & Co. KG | Burghausen | First consolidation | April 1, 2020 |
| OMV Deutschland Operations GmbH & Co. KG | Burghausen | First consolidation | April 1, 2020 |
| OMV Gas Marketing & Trading d.o.o. | Zagreb | Deconsolidation (L) | June 30, 2020 |
| OMV Offshore Bulgaria GmbH | Vienna | Parent company change 2 | August 31, 2020 |
1 "First consolidation" refers to newly formed or existing subsidiaries. "Deconsolidation (L)" refers to companies deconsolidated following a liquidation process. 2100% shares of OMV Offshore Bulgaria GmbH have been transferred from OMV Exploration & Production GmbH to OMV Petrom S.A.
Other significant transactions
Downstream
On March 12, 2020, OMV and Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based strategic investment company, signed the share purchase agreement for the acquisition of the additional 39% share in Borealis AG for a purchase price of USD 4.68 bn, whereby OMV is entitled to all dividends in relation to such additional share in Borealis distributed after December 31, 2019. The amendment agreement signed on March 26, 2020, provides for the purchase price to be paid by OMV in two tranches: USD 2.34 bn at closing of the transaction and USD 2.34 bn no later than December 31, 2021, at a market interest rate from closing. OMV has the option to pay the deferred amount in full or in part at closing of the transaction or following closing at the end of each month until December 31, 2021.
To mitigate the foreign currency risk, OMV decided to hedge 100% of the firm commitment by executing FX options (combination of options that constitute a net purchase option), FX forwards and by using USD deposits. These hedging instruments are accounted for as a cash flow hedge and will be included and recognized adjusting the consideration given for the purchase price allocation. The hedging strategy follows actual payments of USD and any changes in timing will be handled via FX swaps or USD deposits. As of September 30, 2020, a negative amount before taxes of EUR (64) mn was recognized in other comprehensive income.
Due to divestment plans to sell the 51% stake in Gas Connect Austria GmbH, the Gas Connect Group and associated goodwill were reclassified to assets and liabilities held for sale in Q1/20 without an impact on the income statement at that time. The sales agreement with VERBUND was signed on September 23, 2020.
OMV plans to divest the retail network (287 filling stations) in Germany, which led to the reclassification of the assets and liabilities to held for sale as of June 30, 2020. The reclassification did not lead to any impairment loss.
Seasonality and cyclicality
Seasonality is of significance, especially in the Downstream business segment. For details, please refer to the section "Business segments."
Notes to the income statement
Impairment charges Upstream
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a major impact on global economic development. While oil prices increased slightly during the second quarter following supply reductions, they still remain significantly volatile. Recent increases in COVID-19 cases around the world could lead to delays in the assumed demand recovery, following the response of governments and citizens.
In Q1/20, OMV changed the short-term assumptions as follows: Brent oil price USD 40/bbl for 2020 (reduced from USD 60/bbl) and USD 50/bbl for 2021 (reduced from USD 70/bbl), and realized gas price EUR 10/MWh in 2020 (reduced from EUR 12/MWh). This led to a pre-tax impairment of EUR 120 mn in Q1/20 for the producing oil and gas assets, mainly related to assets in New Zealand.
During Q3/20, OMV updated its mid-term plan and revised its long-term planning assumptions. The long-term Brent oil price assumptions were reduced to USD 60/bbl real, from USD 75/bbl applied before. The detailed Brent oil price assumptions are as follows:
- ► For 2021, OMV confirmed its oil price forecast of USD 50/bbl.
- ► The oil price expectations for 2022 and 2023 were reduced to USD 60/bbl from USD 70/bbl and USD 75/bbl, respectively.
- ► For the years 2024 to 2029, OMV assumed a Brent oil price of USD 65/bbl (before USD 75/bbl), which is expected to gradually decline to USD 60/bbl until 2035.
- ► From 2035 onwards, OMV used a Brent oil price of USD 60/bbl.
- ► All assumptions for the years 2025 onwards are based on 2025 real terms.
This led to pre-tax impairments (net of write-ups) of EUR 1,016 mn in Q3/20 for exploration and appraisal, development and production oil and gas assets, mainly related to assets in New Zealand, Romania, Austria, and Abu Dhabi. A potential 1 percentage point increase of the after-tax discount rate would lead to additional post-tax impairments of EUR 200 mn to EUR 300 mn for producing assets and assets currently in the development phase as well as exploration and appraisal assets.
Downstream
During Q3/20, the long-term power and CO2 price assumptions were revised taking into account the improved power generation market. This led to the full reversal of impairments for the Brazi gas-fired power plant in Romania amounting to EUR 107 mn pretax.
Inventory valuation
9m/20 was significantly impacted by net impairments of inventories amounting to EUR 54 mn due to a significant price decrease.
Sales revenues
| In EUR mn | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9m/20 | 9m/19 | |
| Revenues from contracts with customers | 11,354 | 17,062 |
| Revenues from other sources | 240 | 325 |
| Total sales revenues | 11,594 | 17,387 |
Other revenues mainly include net revenues from commodity sales/purchases transactions that are within the scope of IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments," the adjustment of revenues from considering the national oil company's profit share as income tax in certain production sharing agreements in the Upstream business segment, the hedging result, and rental and lease revenues.
Revenues from contracts with customers
| 9m/20 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | ||||
| Upstream | Downstream | & Other | Total | |
| Crude oil, NGL, condensates | 596 | 338 | — | 934 |
| Natural gas and LNG | 558 | 2,316 | — | 2,873 |
| Fuel, heating oil, and other refining products | — | 5,293 | — | 5,293 |
| Petrochemicals | — | 1,060 | — | 1,060 |
| Natural gas storage, transmission, distribution, and | ||||
| transportation | 9 | 174 | — | 183 |
| Other goods and services | 20 | 987 | 2 | 1,010 |
| Total | 1,182 | 10,169 | 2 | 11,354 |
Revenues from contracts with customers
In EUR mn
| 9m/19 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | ||||
| Upstream | Downstream | & Other | Total | |
| Crude oil, NGL, condensates | 918 | 686 | — | 1,604 |
| Natural gas and LNG | 659 | 3,724 | — | 4,383 |
| Fuel, heating oil, and other refining products | — | 8,443 | — | 8,443 |
| Petrochemicals | — | 1,349 | — | 1,349 |
| Natural gas storage, transmission, distribution, and | ||||
| transportation | 14 | 170 | — | 184 |
| Other goods and services | 17 | 1,080 | 2 | 1,099 |
| Total | 1,609 | 15,452 | 2 | 17,062 |
Taxes on income and profit In EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) Q3/20 Q2/20 Q3/19 9m/20 9m/19 (50) 69 (332) Current taxes (135) (921) 258 (81) (8) Deferred taxes 257 (65) 208 (13) (340) Taxes on income and profit 123 (986) 31 18 39 Effective tax rate in % 21 37
Notes to the statement of financial position
Commitments
As of September 30, 2020, OMV had contractual obligations for the acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment of EUR 1,140 mn (December 31, 2019: EUR 1,343 mn), mainly relating to exploration and production activities in Upstream.
Equity
On September 29, 2020, the Annual General Meeting approved the distribution of a dividend of EUR 1.75 per share, resulting in a total dividend distribution of EUR 572 mn to OMV Aktiengesellschaft stockholders. The payment date was on October 8, 2020. Dividend distributions and payment to minority shareholders amounted to EUR 209 mn in 9m/20.
An interest payment to hybrid capital owners amounting to EUR 14 mn was also made in 9m/20.
Two new hybrid bonds with a total size of EUR 1.25 bn were issued on September 1, 2020. According to IFRS the proceeds of the hybrid bond (less costs of issuance) were fully treated as equity.
The total number of own shares held by the Company as of September 30, 2020, amounted to 297,846 (December 31, 2019: 372,613).
Financial liabilities
Gearing ratio excluding leases
| In EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3/20 | Q4/19 | Δ% | |
| Bonds | 8,552 | 5,802 | 47 |
| Other interest-bearing debts 1 | 612 | 769 | (20) |
| Debt | 9,164 | 6,570 | 39 |
| Cash and cash equivalents 2 | 7,334 | 2,938 | 150 |
| Net debt | 1,830 | 3,632 | (50) |
| Equity | 16,002 | 16,863 | (5) |
| Gearing ratio in % | 11 | 22 | (11) |
1 Including other interest-bearing debts that were reclassified to liabilities associated with assets held for sale 2 Including cash and cash equivalents that were reclassified to assets held for sale
On April 9, 2020, OMV issued senior bonds with a total volume of EUR 1.75 bn. The transaction consisted of three tranches: EUR 0.5 bn at a coupon of 1.500% due April 9, 2024, EUR 0.5 bn at a coupon of 2.000% due April 9, 2028, and EUR 0.75 bn at a coupon of 2.375% due April 9, 2032.
On June 16, 2020, OMV issued senior bonds with a total volume of EUR 1.5 bn. The transaction consisted of two tranches: EUR 0.75 bn at a coupon of 0.000% due June 16, 2023, and EUR 0.75 bn at a coupon of 0.750% due to June 16, 2030.
Fair value measurement
Financial instruments recognized at fair value are disclosed according to the fair value measurement hierarchy as stated in Note 2 of the OMV Consolidated Financial Statements 2019.
Fair value hierarchy of assets including assets & liabilities held for sale
| In EUR mn | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |||||||
| Level | Level | Level | Level | Level | Level | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | Total | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total | |
| Investments in other companies | ||||||||
| designated as at FVOCI | — | — | 16 | 16 | — | — | 24 | 24 |
| Inventories 1 | 88 | — | — | 88 | — | — | — | — |
| Derivatives designated and effective | ||||||||
| as hedging instruments | — | 33 | — | 33 | — | 284 | — | 284 |
| Other derivatives | 625 | 2,190 | — | 2,815 | 241 | 2,150 | — | 2,391 |
| Other financial assets at fair value 2 | — | — | 737 | 737 | — | — | 721 | 721 |
| Net amount of assets and liabilities | ||||||||
| associated with asset held for sale | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | 8 | — | 8 |
| Total | 713 | 2,229 | 753 | 3,695 | 241 | 2,443 | 745 | 3,428 |
1 Includes CO2 certificates, which were classified as trading inventories and therefore measured at fair value
2Includes an asset from reserves redetermination rights related to the acquisition of interests in the Yuzhno-Russkoye field and contingent considerations from the divestments of the 30% stake in the Rosebank field and of OMV (U.K.) Limited
Fair value hierarchy of financial liabilities
| In EUR mn | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |||||||
| Level | Level | Level | Level | Level | Level | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | Total | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total | |
| Liabilities on derivatives designated | ||||||||
| and effective as hedging instruments | — | 24 | — | 24 | — | 237 | — | 237 |
| Liabilities on other derivatives | 622 | 1,949 | — | 2,571 | 266 | 1,976 | — | 2,241 |
| Total | 622 | 1,972 | — | 2,595 | 266 | 2,213 | — | 2,478 |
Financial assets and liabilities valued at amortized cost for which fair values are disclosed1
In EUR mn
| Fair value level | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | |||||||
| amount | Fair value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||
| Sep. 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Bonds | 66 | 65 | 8 | 57 | — | ||
| Financial assets | 66 | 65 | 8 | 57 | — | ||
| Bonds | 8,552 | 9,237 | 9,237 | — | — | ||
| Other interest-bearing debt | 464 | 475 | — | 475 | — | ||
| Financial liabilities | 9,016 | 9,711 | 9,237 | 475 | — | ||
| Dec. 31, 2019 | |||||||
| Bonds | 78 | 77 | 5 | 72 | — | ||
| Financial assets | 78 | 77 | 5 | 72 | — | ||
| Bonds | 5,802 | 6,317 | 6,317 | — | — | ||
| Other interest-bearing debt | 769 | 792 | — | 792 | — | ||
| Financial liabilities | 6,570 | 7,109 | 6,317 | 792 | — |
1 Excluding assets and liabilities held for sale
Segment reporting
| Intersegmental sales | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In EUR mn | |||||||
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | Δ% 1 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | Δ% | |
| 460 | 413 | 862 | (47) | Upstream | 1,546 | 2,736 | (43) |
| 15 | 15 | 22 | (30) | Downstream | 54 | 64 | (16) |
| 89 | 88 | 87 | 3 | Corporate and Other | 265 | 256 | 4 |
| 565 | 516 | 971 | (42) | Total | 1,865 | 3,056 | (39) |
| Sales to third parties | |||||||
| In EUR mn | |||||||
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | Δ% 1 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | Δ% | |
| 372 | 286 | 649 | (43) | Upstream | 1,157 | 1,916 | (40) |
| 3,322 | 2,850 | 5,299 | (37) | Downstream | 10,433 | 15,468 | (33) |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 | Corporate and Other | 3 | 3 | 28 |
| 3,696 | 3,138 | 5,949 | (38) | Total | 11,594 | 17,387 | (33) |
| Total sales (not consolidated) | |||||||
| In EUR mn | |||||||
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | Δ% 1 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | Δ% | |
| 832 | 700 | 1,510 | (45) | Upstream | 2,703 | 4,652 | (42) |
| 3,338 | 2,865 | 5,321 | (37) | Downstream | 10,487 | 15,533 | (32) |
| 91 | 89 | 88 | 3 | Corporate and Other | 269 | 259 | 4 |
| 4,260 | 3,654 | 6,920 | (38) | Total | 13,459 | 20,443 | (34) |
| Segment and Group profit | |||||||
| In EUR mn | |||||||
| Q3/20 | Q2/20 | Q3/19 | Δ% 1 | 9m/20 | 9m/19 | Δ% | |
| (1,044) | (237) | 382 | n.m. | Operating Result Upstream | (1,290) | 1,432 | n.m. |
| 444 | 342 | 518 | (14) | Operating Result Downstream | 768 | 1,398 | (45) |
| (12) | (5) | (16) | 29 | Operating Result Corporate and Other | (37) | (55) | 33 |
| (612) | 100 | 883 | n.m. | Operating Result segment total | (559) | 2,775 | n.m. |
| Consolidation: elimination of intersegmental | |||||||
| 5 | (38) | 22 | (76) | profits | 96 | (17) | n.m. |
| (607) | 63 | 905 | n.m. | OMV Group Operating Result | (463) | 2,758 | n.m. |
| (59) | 8 | (29) | (100) | Net financial result | (128) | (82) | (56) |
| (666) | 70 | 875 | n.m. | OMV Group profit before tax | (591) | 2,675 | n.m. |
1 Q3/20 compared to Q3/19
| Assets 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| In EUR mn | ||
| Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
| Upstream | 12,700 | 15,049 |
| Downstream | 4,488 | 5,315 |
| Corporate and Other | 262 | 277 |
| Total | 17,450 | 20,642 |
1 Segment assets consist of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. They do not include assets reclassified to held for sale.
Other notes
Transactions with related parties
In 9m/20, there were arm's length supplies of goods and services between the Group and equity-accounted companies, except for transactions with OJSC Severneftegazprom, which are not based on market prices but on cost plus defined margin.
Material transactions with equity-accounted investments
| In EUR mn | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9m/20 | 9m/19 | |||
| Purchases | Purchases | |||
| Sales and | and services | Sales and | and services | |
| other income | received | other income | received | |
| Borealis | 796 | 28 | 970 | 32 |
| GENOL Gesellschaft m.b.H. 1 | 72 | 1 | 141 | 1 |
| Erdöl-Lagergesellschaft m.b.H. | 38 | 54 | 63 | 41 |
| Deutsche Transalpine Oelleitung GmbH | 0 | 21 | 0 | 28 |
| OJSC Severneftegazprom | — | 110 | — | 130 |
| Trans Austria Gasleitung GmbH 2 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 15 |
1 In 2019, transactions with GENOL Gesellschaft m.b.H. and GENOL Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co KG are included, while in 2020, transactions were only with GENOL Gesellschaft m.b.H. (business of GENOL Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co KG was transferred to GENOL Gesellschaft m.b.H. in October 2019).
2 Trans Austria Gasleitung GmbH was reclassified to held for sale in Q1/20.
Balances with equity-accounted investments
| In EUR mn | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | ||
| Loans receivable | 2 | — | |
| Trade receivables | 25 | 84 | |
| Other receivables | 12 | 41 | |
| Trade payables | 62 | 63 | |
| Other payables | 0 | 1 | |
| Contract liabilities | 151 | 170 | |
Dividend distributed from equity-accounted investments
| In EUR mn | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9m/20 | 9m/19 | |
| Abu Dhabi Petroleum Investments LLC | 5 | — |
| Borealis AG | 108 | 144 |
| Deutsche Transalpine Oelleitung GmbH | 1 | — |
| OJSC Severneftegazprom | 14 | 6 |
| Pearl Petroleum Company Limited | 21 | 17 |
| PEGAS CEGH Gas Exchange Services GmbH | 1 | 1 |
| Società Italiana per l'Oleodotto Transalpino S.p.A. | 1 | — |
| Trans Austria Gasleitung GmbH 1 | 16 | 9 |
| Total Group | 166 | 179 |
1 Trans Austria Gasleitung GmbH was reclassified to held for sale in Q1/20.
Information on the government-related entities can be found in the OMV Consolidated Financial Statements 2019 (Note 35 Related Parties). There have been no changes up to the publication of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for 9m/20.
On March 12, 2020, OMV and Mubadala Investment Company signed the share purchase agreement for the acquisition of the additional 39% share in Borealis AG. More details can be found in the section "Other significant transactions."
Subsequent events
On October 2, 2020, OMV Aktiengesellschaft, as party in the privatization agreement, initiated arbitration proceedings against the Romanian State, in accordance with the International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") Rules, in Paris, France regarding certain notices of claims unpaid by the Romanian State in relation to well decommissioning and environmental restoration obligations amounting to EUR 32 mn.
Declaration of the Management
We confirm to the best of our knowledge that the condensed consolidated interim financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position, and profit or loss of the Group as required by the applicable accounting standards and that the Group Directors' Report gives a true and fair view of the important events that have occurred during the first nine months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining three months of the financial year, and the major related-party transactions to be disclosed.
Vienna, October 28, 2020
The Executive Board
Rainer Seele m.p. Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer
Reinhard Florey m.p. Chief Financial Officer
Johann Pleininger m.p. Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Upstream Operations Officer
Thomas Gangl m.p. Chief Downstream Operations Officer
Elena Skvortsova m.p. Chief Commercial Officer
Further Information
Next events
- ► OMV Group Trading Update Q4/20: January 14, 2021
- ► OMV Group Report January–December and Q4 2020: February 4, 2021
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